Archive - Jun 2007 - Article
Archive - Jun 2007 - Article
June 17th
Pay Disparity: Does the High Court's Recent Decision Make It Easier for Employers to Defend Against Past Pay Discrimination Claims?
By Alan B. Graves
The U.S. Supreme Court in a recent decision said employees claiming they received disparate treatment based on gender or race must do so within 180 days of the original discriminatory action -- not within 180 days of their last paycheck. The New York Times reported approximately 40,000 pay discrimination cases were brought between 2001 and 2006 and many of them will likely be barred by the Court’s new interpretation of Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act.
May 31st
Traditional Insurance Products Fall Short - "An Explanation of Business Insurance Issues"
By James A. McFall
The aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center (WTC) brought into focus a number of coverage issues that have previously not been confronted by the insurance industry or its customers. Terrorism by nature is a disruptive force. The resulting destruction is not just limited to physical damage but extends to far reaching, yet subtle, economic disruption.
The 'Captain of the Ship' Doctrine Gets a New Set of Sails
By Matthew R. Souther